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2-Dec-2016
One of the most common types of white collar crimes committed in the United States is mail fraud. The term mail fraud refers to any scheme carried out in a fraudulent manner with the intent of depriving another person of their property or services through use of the U.S. Postal Service or any other type of interstate mail carrier. From shipping fraudulent documents to using the mail to send bogus ...
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29-Aug-2016
Since everyone is innocent until proven guilty, investigators and prosecutors need evidence to land a conviction. To help them along in their job, the police often try to get as much physical evidence as they can at the time of the arrest. But the question arises, “What can the police actually get, and how can they get it?” The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution states explicitly ...
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13-Jan-2016
In New York State, the long arm of the law has gotten pretty creative at reaching out to potential offenders, especially in New York City where desk appearance tickets (DAT) are gaining in popularity. A DAT is an official order coming straight from the police department for you to show up in criminal court. But why would they want you to do that? Read the details of your DAT and you will find that ...
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10-Sep-2015
Oxycodone, also commonly referred to by the brand name OxyContin, is a synthesized opiate that is commonly prescribed to treat extreme pain. It is also frequently given to patients in tablet form under the names Percocet and Percodan. While the drug was initially developed to be a less addictive form of traditional morphine, time has proven that oxycodone is just as addictive as its opiate ...
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8-Apr-2015
Lawrence Hochheiser, senior partner of Hochheiser & Hochheiser, LLP is a chosen speaker for the Cross to Kill Seminar. This seminar is an all-day event that will be held on April 17, 2015 at New York Law School. Attendants will receive 7 Skills Credits as a result of their participation. Online registration is available until the date of the event. Attorney Hochheiser will be speaking on the ...
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12-Feb-2015
The National Trial Lawyers has welcomed our very own Attorney Daniel Hochheiser to the list of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers. This is an invitation-only membership that is given to attorneys throughout America who are classified as top trial lawyers. The organization selects only the top 100 lawyers in each state who are nominated and screened prior to joining. Criteria for membership includes: ...
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22-Oct-2014
In October 2014, a new radio program will debut on Blog Talk Radio Network. This radio program features our firm's New York City Criminal Defense Lawyer Dan Hochheiser. You can access the radio program's website here. "Talkin Law" has three main objectives: Analyze criminal cases that get media attention Assess trends within the field of law Detail current legal events This ...
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16-Sep-2014
As Hochheiser & Hochheiser's legacy for excellence continues, we are proud to announce that New York criminal defense attorney Lawrence Hochheiser has again been recognized for his experience and abilities by a prestigious rating program. New York Law Journal released its list of Top Rated Lawyer in the areas of White Collar Crime and General Criminal Law. The rating is based upon Attorney ...
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18-Aug-2014
The Best Lawyers in America® is one of the most prominent and popular peer-review publications in the legal field. Each published edition is distributed through some of the highest circulated publications in the nation, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune and much more. The published list includes the most highly regarded legal ...
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28-Apr-2014
If you are worried about facing charges of child pornography possession after accidently downloading an image or video onto your computer, a New York City criminal defense attorney from Hochheiser & Hochheiser, LLP may be able to help. We are both former prosecutors, who have since dedicated our careers to defending people against the criminal charges and penalties they face. Child pornography ...
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25-Apr-2014
According to the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, a hate crime occurs whenever an individual commits a crime against another individual, property or group as a result of his or her alleged bias or hatred towards the apparent race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, gender identity or any other characteristic represented by that individual, ...
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22-Apr-2014
The tax auditors with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are specifically trained to detect instances of tax fraud. Claiming dependents you do not have, keeping two different sets of financial records, using a fake or fraudulently obtained Social Security number, submitting false receipts or altering checks to try and increase deductions are all examples of ways people have tried to defraud the ...
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21-Apr-2014
Any time an officer tries to place you under arrest or take you into police custody for a suspected crime, you could find yourself facing additional charges and penalties if you attempt to resist the arrest. Many people are unaware of what qualifies as resisting arrest here in New York, and they do not understand the effect their actions could have on their criminal case. Violence or outright ...
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18-Apr-2014
If you were coerced into giving a confession, you are probably wondering how to find a criminal defense attorney in New York City who you can trust to help you avoid the serious penalties of a conviction. Law Offices of Daniel A. Hochheiser is a well-known criminal defense firm based in New York City. We have more than 60 years combined legal experience and are committed to advocating on behalf of ...
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2-Apr-2014
Attorney Daniel Hochheiser was recently hired to represent a Venezuelan tourist who had been wrongfully accused of shoplifting at Macy's. The woman claimed that she had been handcuffed, detained for hours, urged to sign a confession and even pay a fine of $500—all while her 12-year-old son waited for her in the store, unaware of where she had gone. She was then charged with a misdemeanor ...
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10-Feb-2014
In New York State, robbery is defined as "forcible stealing." This means that you could only be charged with this crime if you have used physical force, or threatened to use physical force, in order to take another person's property—unlike larceny, which is generally defined as the act of taking someone else's property with the intent of removing it from their possession ...
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16-Jan-2014
Attorney Daniel Hochheiser was recently hired to represent "Manhattan Madam" Kristen Davis, who was arrested and charged with selling prescription pain killers last August. Davis previously made headlines when she was accused of running a high-end prostitution ring in New York City that offered its services to a number of high-profile clients—including former Gov. Eliot Spitzer, ...
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31-Dec-2013
During 2013, the NYPD has focused significant attention on drug possession and narcotics sales prior to concerts held in NYC. The criminal activity targeted includes possession of ecstasy (MDMA) by those waiting in line to get into the show as well as those observed in sales of cocaine to other concertgoers or undercover police officers. Those arrested who have prior records or active warrants can ...
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4-Dec-2013
Recently, Attorney Daniel Hochheiser was hired to represent a woman who claims that she was racially profiled, falsely arrested and forcefully separated from her son after the employees of a Macy's store in New York City accused her of stealing. According to María Páez, a 42-year-old woman from Venezuela, she was subjected to a procedure known as the "shop and frisk," ...
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26-Nov-2013
The legal team at Hochheiser & Hochheiser, LLP is pleased to announce that our very own Lawrence Hochheiser has yet again been selected for inclusion in the most recent issue of Best Lawyers® for the New York Area. Appearing in the 2014 edition, Lawrence will be listed in the category: "Criminal Defense Non-White Collar." Being recognized by one of the oldest and most respected ...
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20-Sep-2013
At Law Offices of Daniel A. Hochheiser, we understand that nothing is more frightening than the time following an arrest. Most of our clients never expected that they would find themselves in trouble with the law, but the unfortunate truth is that it could happen to anyone. For this reason, we encourage you to keep a few simple tips in mind if you, yourself ever have a run-in with the law. The way ...
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18-Sep-2013
While many states throughout the U.S. uphold laws against public drunkenness, it is not a crime to be publicly intoxicated in New York; however, it is important to understand that this only applies to alcohol-related impairment. New York Penal Code § 240.40 states that it is a violation to appear in public while under the influence of narcotics or a drug other than alcohol "to the degree ...
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16-Sep-2013
If you reside in the state of New York, it is possible for you to be charged with a number of different alcohol-related offenses. Among these include driving while intoxicated (DWI) , driving while ability impaired (DWAI) and zero tolerance violations. Each crime ranges in severity, meaning that you could expect to face varying legal penalties. For example, driving while intoxicated is prosecuted ...
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14-Sep-2013
If you have been accused of rape, it is essential that you get immediate legal representation from a New York City criminal defense attorney. Rape is an extremely serious charge and is a felony offense in the state of New York. A criminal conviction for rape could lead to between 18 months to 25 years in prison in a conviction, based upon the facts in the case. A conviction often requires ...
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11-Sep-2013
Cyber crimes are criminal offenses committed using a digital device, such as a computer, tablet or smart phone, or the internet. Some of the most well-known and publicized cyber crimes are identity theft and credit card theft and fraud. Some commonly charged cyber crimes include computer tampering, unauthorized use of a computer, cyber-harassment, accessing or distributing child pornography, ...
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